Hair Loss: Advances and Treatments

Hair Loss: Advances and Treatments by Peter J. Panagotacos and Howard Maibach provides a comprehensive overview of the evolution of hair loss treatment and hair restoration techniques over the past 50 years. The book integrates historical developments with the latest innovations, covering medical, surgical, and emerging non-prescription therapies. It is designed for dermatologists and other physicians involved in the diagnosis and management of hair loss disorders.

Key Features

• Historical and Modern Surgical Techniques: Reviews the progression from hair plugs to individual follicle transplantation, including the shift from manual punches to robotic surgery.
• Pharmacologic Treatments: Covers the first FDA-approved therapies for hair loss, such as Minoxidil and Propecia, as well as newer treatments like Low-Level Laser Therapy, Platelet-Rich Plasma, and Photomodulation.
• Hair Disorders: Discusses alopecia areata, frontal fibrosing alopecia, and other clinically relevant hair disorders.
• Hair Follicle Research: Includes insights into hair follicle biology, regenerative research, and hair cloning techniques.
• Professional Utility: A valuable resource for dermatologists and clinicians managing patients with hair loss, offering both practical guidance and scientific context.

Product Details

• Publisher ‏ : ‎ Springer; 2024th edition (November 24, 2024)
• Language ‏ : ‎ English
• ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 303174313X
• ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-3031743139